Melbourne (/ ˈ m ɛ l b ər n / locally [ˈmɛɫbn̩] ( listen)) is the state capital of Victoria and the second-most populous city in Australia and Oceania. The name "Melbourne" covers an urban agglomeration spanning 9,992.5 km 2 (3,858.1 sq mi), which comprises the broader metropolitan area, as well as being the common name for its city centre.

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